Comments on: The Coconuts – a new generation of SA humour? http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/ Positive Action Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:15:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Josephine http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-67382 Josephine Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:06:42 +0000 http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/#comment-67382 I seriously do not know what you indicate if you declare that. Probably We anyone can easily reveal this with me improved. It is far from the exact same at this point is Asia. The natives it's possible notice just a little diversely. I usually choose to find an Oriental woman viewpoint. I seriously do not know what you indicate if you declare that. Probably We anyone can easily reveal this with me improved. It is far from the exact same at this point is Asia. The natives it’s possible notice just a little diversely. I usually choose to find an Oriental woman viewpoint.

]]> By: Ayanda http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-38382 Ayanda Sat, 23 Apr 2011 18:27:38 +0000 http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/#comment-38382 SNL, Jay Leno and such television programmes basically have an American signature on it. The Coconuts has a Proudly south African stamp on it. We have had a comedy show like SNL. It was called PMS or Pure Monate Show. It was hilarious but it was uniquely South African. Comedy provides a realm to make fun of social issues that can otherwise be hurtful in another arena, like race which is very relevent in post Apartheid South Africa. Along with other comedies in South Africa like Suburban Bliss and Madam and Eve, The Coconuts breaks down social barriers. My comment may be a little late but I love the Coconuts and it allows South Africans to escape from a race conscious world into a humorous, politically incorrect space... SNL, Jay Leno and such television programmes basically have an American signature on it. The Coconuts has a Proudly south African stamp on it. We have had a comedy show like SNL. It was called PMS or Pure Monate Show. It was hilarious but it was uniquely South African. Comedy provides a realm to make fun of social issues that can otherwise be hurtful in another arena, like race which is very relevent in post Apartheid South Africa. Along with other comedies in South Africa like Suburban Bliss and Madam and Eve, The Coconuts breaks down social barriers. My comment may be a little late but I love the Coconuts and it allows South Africans to escape from a race conscious world into a humorous, politically incorrect space…

]]> By: Don Packett Comedy – South African stand up comedian : We Blog The World http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-19216 Don Packett Comedy – South African stand up comedian : We Blog The World Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:37:38 +0000 http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/#comment-19216 [...] The Coconuts – a new generation of SA humour? [...] [...] The Coconuts – a new generation of SA humour? [...]

]]> By: Dave Scott http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-15219 Dave Scott Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:21:56 +0000 http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/#comment-15219 Hi Nic. Just an email to say 'well done for this site', it's good to see some good stuff going on over there, i mostly hear about the negative, (if i'm honest, i've been negative about SA myself lately, mainly due to far too much crime & serious violence etc)! And some of my family have just moved back. I used to live in Joburg and the east rand, mostly in BENONI (was at Willowmoore high school, so was my niece, obviously not at the same time though). I would love to see this show 'The coconuts' but i doubt it will come out in the uk!! Is there a website where i could watch some of it? Cheers, Dave. PS: I really do hope the country does well, it's a beautiful place. Hi Nic.

Just an email to say ‘well done for this site’, it’s good to see some good stuff going on over there, i mostly hear about the negative, (if i’m honest, i’ve been negative about SA myself lately, mainly due to far too much crime & serious violence etc)! And some of my family have just moved back.

I used to live in Joburg and the east rand, mostly in BENONI (was at Willowmoore high school, so was my niece, obviously not at the same time though).

I would love to see this show ‘The coconuts’ but i doubt it will come out in the uk!!
Is there a website where i could watch some of it?

Cheers,

Dave.

PS: I really do hope the country does well, it’s a beautiful place.

]]> By: Meg http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-7312 Meg Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:17:41 +0000 http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/#comment-7312 This is one of my husband's fave TV shows - and because he's into it, I watch too. It's been the only new sitcom on TV that I've actually burst out laughing during, and my favourite character is undoubtedly the black neighbour, the guy has the best lines! Last night's finale last night was done really well - we were in hysterics. Coconuts reminds me of Marc Lottering comedy - it has that great knack of verbalising and recognising the racial and class stereotypes, and making you very aware that a stereotype is just that, and you're pretty stupid if you buy into it. This is one of my husband’s fave TV shows – and because he’s into it, I watch too. It’s been the only new sitcom on TV that I’ve actually burst out laughing during, and my favourite character is undoubtedly the black neighbour, the guy has the best lines!
Last night’s finale last night was done really well – we were in hysterics. Coconuts reminds me of Marc Lottering comedy – it has that great knack of verbalising and recognising the racial and class stereotypes, and making you very aware that a stereotype is just that, and you’re pretty stupid if you buy into it.

]]> By: Taskeen http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-7298 Taskeen Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:21:18 +0000 http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/#comment-7298 Hey! I am an 11 year old and writing this when the series is over. It was really funny and I liked it. The Coconuts is the best South-African show I've watched. I really enjoyed it and hope we get something as funny next. Unfortunately it is over, but it brought most of us a good laugh. Taskeen Hey! I am an 11 year old and writing this when the series is over. It was really funny and I liked it. The Coconuts is the best South-African show I’ve watched. I really enjoyed it and hope we get something as funny next. Unfortunately it is over, but it brought most of us a good laugh.
Taskeen

]]> By: Tess http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-6457 Tess Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:27:43 +0000 http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/#comment-6457 The Coconuts are the best thing that's happened to South Africa since independance. Being from Namibia and having to have schlepped along with the "we want independance" thing I find I am justified in commenting. Its high time the country started laughing at itself and the ridiculous things people get up to. The show seems to point out our weaknesess and fears and seeing it on screen in this hilarious makes me realise that both black and white people share the same fears. Some more than others and the more than others leave for Australia. Yay for the Coconuts. The Coconuts are the best thing that’s happened to South Africa since independance. Being from Namibia and having to have schlepped along with the “we want independance” thing I find I am justified in commenting. Its high time the country started laughing at itself and the ridiculous things people get up to. The show seems to point out our weaknesess and fears and seeing it on screen in this hilarious makes me realise that both black and white people share the same fears. Some more than others and the more than others leave for Australia. Yay for the Coconuts.

]]> By: Nic http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-5616 Nic Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:20:20 +0000 http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/#comment-5616 HI Andrew, I think you took me a bit to heart in my post. Personally I like it and think it's good for a laugh, but that's all. yes there are subversive politically and social commentaries taking place but I think that it's still semi-dull bordering on almost pretty good. It needs to grow and develop and maybe the script will excite me in future episodes. I agree that the obvious plot of white family turning black is fresh but the jokes are stale. HI Andrew, I think you took me a bit to heart in my post. Personally I like it and think it’s good for a laugh, but that’s all. yes there are subversive politically and social commentaries taking place but I think that it’s still semi-dull bordering on almost pretty good.

It needs to grow and develop and maybe the script will excite me in future episodes. I agree that the obvious plot of white family turning black is fresh but the jokes are stale.

]]> By: Andrew Timm http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-5615 Andrew Timm Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:35:56 +0000 http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/#comment-5615 Wow, tough crowd. The Coconuts is trying to do something different, brave, even dangerous and never tried before and yet some people still shoot it down before even the third episode is aired! Well, that's freedom of speech and I'm all for it, but although comparisons to what's gone before are unavoidable are you really saying that the idea of a white family turning black and having to cope with South African life in 2008 has been done? Where? When? The scripts are peppered with subversive social observation and politically incorrect commentary that do you don't see on any other TV show. Give the coconut a chance to ripen. Wow, tough crowd. The Coconuts is trying to do something different, brave, even dangerous and never tried before and yet some people still shoot it down before even the third episode is aired! Well, that’s freedom of speech and I’m all for it, but although comparisons to what’s gone before are unavoidable are you really saying that the idea of a white family turning black and having to cope with South African life in 2008 has been done? Where? When? The scripts are peppered with subversive social observation and politically incorrect commentary that do you don’t see on any other TV show. Give the coconut a chance to ripen.

]]> By: Nic Haralambous http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/comment-page-1/#comment-5553 Nic Haralambous Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:10:38 +0000 http://sarocks.co.za/2008/01/14/the-coconuts-a-new-generation-of-sa-humour/#comment-5553 @me - I 100% agree with you, I think we should be starting programs like Saturday Night Live (SNL) here in SA and get some good talk shows going like Jay Leno and others in the same league. We have more than enough political, economical and social issues to have opinion on and make comments about. For some reason though it's just not being done. Do you think it could be the "first one" syndrome? People are a bit apprehensive to be the first one to make a meal out of politics in a one hour show like SNL? I dunno, but I think a change is needed in this respect. @me – I 100% agree with you, I think we should be starting programs like Saturday Night Live (SNL) here in SA and get some good talk shows going like Jay Leno and others in the same league.

We have more than enough political, economical and social issues to have opinion on and make comments about. For some reason though it’s just not being done.

Do you think it could be the “first one” syndrome? People are a bit apprehensive to be the first one to make a meal out of politics in a one hour show like SNL? I dunno, but I think a change is needed in this respect.

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